Fasthosts Review

“A web host’s performance is a truly important factor. In this section, we’ll showcase all of the web hosts’ key performance features and how they fared in our testing.”

These were the average support wait/response times encountered during our testing:

“When choosing a web hosting provider, finding one with a pleasant overall experience will save time.”

FastHosts offers a user-friendly platform that caters to both beginners and experienced users. Its dashboard is intuitive, making it simple for users to manage their domains, websites, and emails. The hosting environment is designed to be accessible, with clear instructions and support available for those unfamiliar with web hosting. The use of cPanel, a popular control panel, further enhances this ease of use, providing a graphical interface that simplifies tasks such as managing files, databases, and email accounts. This makes FastHosts a solid choice for those who want a hassle-free experience when managing their hosting.

One of the standout features of FastHosts is the inclusion of Softaculous, a one-click installer that allows users to easily install over 400 applications with minimal effort. Softaculous supports popular software like WordPress, Joomla, Magento, and many others, allowing users to quickly set up a website or online store without needing technical knowledge. The ability to install, update, and manage these applications with just a few clicks makes the process fast and efficient, especially for beginners. With automatic updates and a wide range of tools at their disposal, users can confidently build and maintain their websites with ease.

“Pricing is the driving force that leads individuals to choose one web host over another.”

In this section, we mention pricing. We’re checking how the most affordable hosting plans fare out since they’re the ones most people will opt for.

These are the shared hosting prices Fasthosts offers to their clients:

• Start: Designed for small sites or blogs, this plan costs £1.00/month and includes one website, offering 1 free domain name, 100GB SSD storage, unlimited bandwidth, 15x1GB database and 1 email address.
• Grow: For £2/month, this plan offers everything in the Start plan, plus an increase of 3 websites, 2x free domain names, 250GB SSD storage, 45x1GB databases and 2 email addresses. They also add 2 free 1 year SSL certificates and enhanced performance.
• Scale: Priced at £0.49p/month, this plan includes everything from the Grow plan, plus an increase of 10 websites, 3 free domain names, 350GB SSD storage, 150x 1GB databases, 4 email addresses. With an added 3 free lifetime SSL certificates and marketing radar included.
• Pro: Priced at £8/month, this plan builds upon the features of the Scale plan by introducing an additional partner program application, offering exclusive deals and management tools for partners. Additionally, it includes enhancements such as support for 100 websites, 5 free domain names, 500GB SSD storage, 8 email accounts, and 5 free lifetime SSL certificates.